Using my new hand! (before its actually done)

[@NonstickSQYD]

Very cool stuff man this guy is the pioneer of genuinely impressive prosthetics

[@mr_indie_fan]

I mean, Gotz' engineers kinda hold that title with the second iron hand of Gotz back in 1530- but yeah he definitely is amazing too 🤠

[@NonstickSQYD]

@@mr_indie_fan 🤓

[@kurt7020]

"it will take half a day" - spoken like a true engineer - 2 weeks later: Almost done XD

[@RomboutVersluijs]

He actually will pull this off in the time frame. He has done this so many times

[@yourbeekeeper]

Always amazed every time I watch your videos and see how your brain is figuring this process out. All the best with you Chemo.

[@marilynfitze186]

Congratulations on your progression with the prosthetic. Blessings on your chemo treatments.

[@willis2224]

I've been watching the progress of your hand for a while now without commenting and your updates have always been a bright spot in my day. The level of dexterity you can get with a fully analog prosthetic is amazing. And watching your hand get sleeker and more reliable with each iteration is awe inspiring!

[@israelgarcia7269]

I loved the grip selector! If you can bring back a bit of that without making it too bulky, or heavy, I say go for it. Once your done tinkering with it, you might even get some decent use out of it before moving on to the next itteration. 😆

[@missingpartsclub]

Right! All this work refining the current iteration just to use it for a month and start coming up with the new new version.

[@MisterBrickalew]

Very nice. Impressive how it keeps getting smaller. It looks incredible. So sleek. I love this channel. It's just cool to see what he creates. I think the grip patterns seemed to be a helpful function and would be worth adding to this version.

[@mrcwillis6970]

Incredible work as always ❤

[@Corey_smiles]

Index/thumb seems ideal as a quick alternative. Amazing work as always! Also I don’t think I’ve ever seen you with clean hands 😂

[@xanatossonics4447]

Maybe you can add more or more difficult grip patterns than in the old one. Please keep that old one, as well. It has that awesome steampunk style. The new design looks really sleek and futuristic. Both are great.

[@acephantom903]

I think having the 2 position selector is well worth the extra parts. Having extra positions would be nice but 2 is a good compromise.

[@s9josh778]

Answering your last question - I think simpler is better. I'd be interested to see a video about the simplest design you have ever made and liked. Cheers.

[@REDLINEBECKONZ]

Ur good brotha!!!

[@fivedollarcombo1211]

I like how the new hand looks a lot less bulky. I’m sure that’s great for everyday use.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Amazed how good your videos are now. Superb work

[@Mithraschosen]

No matter how hard you try to put on a serious face, we can see that smile coming through. 😄Seeing how pleased you are with the outcome truly speaks to the work and thought you put into it. We are excited to see how excited you are with it and will continue to follow your journey. 👍

[@ducknorris233]

It’s amazing how far prosthetics have come. So much effort in the past was wasted on hiding it or making it blend in.

[@missingpartsclub]

That's really true! I'm more of the mindset, at least for upper limb, accept that it isn't your natural hand and make it the most cool looking compact techno functional device that you can. Make it something that when people see you out and about that they aren't looking at you going awe, youre missing parts, and more, dang! That's the coolest thing I've ever seen!

[@BayLeafff]

@@missingpartsclub I can't speak for everyone but I get the sense that young people my age will strongly agree with that! If I ever lose a few parts you can be sure I'd be getting something that makes me look like the terminator. You're going to improve so many lives and make a lot of people feel better about their missing pieces when you clear the regulatory hurdles and get your hand to market. Best of luck mate! Rooting for ya.

[@ducknorris233]

@@missingpartsclub I’ve noticed that children seem to perceive them as really cool.

[@justtheinstinct4893]

It is fascinating to see mechanical prosthetics being developed in this day and age with the technology we have. It gives those who never had the chance to utilize their full physical potential the ability to do so.

[@noodsdood6977]

The best part of making it so that the kit will have sequential fingers (to my ear) is that even if that's not someone's style, they can simply choose NOT to adjust the springs to length, and then all of the fingers will bend at once, just like the original. Very Cool!

[@minerharry]

Those grip patterns are so cool, and really what set your previous hand so far apart. Excited to see them return!

[@bigmistqke]

Oooo really like how it looks!!! How it wraps your hand is really beautiful. And that you can see your hand when you splay your fingers. It looks very natural.

[@outandabout259]

I just love watching you use the hand, the movements look so natural!

[@chartouni]

hey ian, been watching you for a while and i wanna thank you for inspiring me and countless people who face such situations!! keep this up mate!

[@Gracericon]

this channel is awesome

[@13F4V1G]

Every time I see your progress and ongoing ideas my brain just melts from merely trying to comprehend the creative process you undergo. Since I'm bad at complimenting, consider this a one.

[@benhaylock]

That splay is phenomenal. The distance between the fingers is so natural even if exaggerated to allow lack of mechanical finger mushiness to link fingers together. Much more refined. I think letting the pinky first and following fingers close after would be more natural too. I'd try link the sequence to pinky/ring then middle/index to give your fingers quicker flow and less moving parts, but that's just me.

[@makatron]

Improving with each new version, and it being fully mechanical makes it even easier to maintain.

[@neetones]

straight up mechanical genius

[@lukefortune8314]

Truly awesome engineering. I think the grip patterns you mentioned sound more natural than the current ones appear to be, although I can't fully understand the effects without personal experience.

[@fallyoverguy]

It's looking really good man! Having a couple of grip patterns seems useful without going overboard. Making the fingers close sequentially definitely adds a little bit of flare to the whole thing and makes it look a bit more anthropomorphic and less robotic! Hope the chemo doesn't kick your butt too badly!

[@user-gv7ex8ze2t]

Низкий поклон, у вас золотые руки!

[@aaronmpeters26]

if i was the president i would start a R&D program designed to study and develop this technology for as many differently disabled persons as possible. maybe even a modular system that could handle multiple disabilities by just adding or removing sections. god speed sir. what you're doing is incredibly important and i hope you get lots of funding and i hope you share this with the world in a way that makes it accessible to anyone.

[@antonioallevi7649]

I can see the happy light in your eyes! Fantastic work, can’t wait to see the results. Respect

[@TheHeartlessAlchemist]

I have to keep saying it: I'm blown away by the ingenuity of this tech! It's amazing.

[@onemanminority]

You seem very happy in this video, it's lovely to see. Very much a naïve and uneducated commenter here so take with a grain of salt, especially as I'm aware others have already mentioned using electronics; but have you had it suggested that the grip pattern selection be controlled by electromyography? It feels like being able to switch pattern mid movement without having to perform an entire other movement would be the kind of option that would compliment the speed, strength and control that your otherwise entirely mechanical construction has over conventional servo prosthetics. Something like tensing and releasing a residual muscle to adjust the pattern like a sliding scale, or more like your current implementation where you cycle through them one at a time. Just a thought, though I suspect your considerable experience and efforts have already yielded this thought at some point! Thanks for your videos.

[@miasmi5992]

this truly is my favorite youtube tinkering channel, the functionality is so impressive

[@yo77127]

You are a great inspiration! Congrats for your work. You are amazing 🎉

[@Kato0909]

Grip patterns were very cool!!

[@Ike_of_pyke]

Congratulations sir

[@ParallaxVisuals]

so cool!!!!

[@WSWC_]

Seeing your smile in this kinda video makes me smile. Rock on, brother 😸

[@timdabeast1796]

Good luck.

[@SovereignRose]

Always neat to see hpw far your creations have come.

[@alexhale6582]

You are awesome.

[@tommyb6611]

Looking again at this product, it looks like a highly niche segment for just this application. A custom build. Can't be used as a mass produced part. What if the person loses just one finger or the entire hand. What if that finger is the thumb, which is not present in this model. What if there is other damage towards the elbow. It is amazing and great achievement but not as a selling product, but as a service. You could create custom pieces for each individual, just like dwarf or goblin craftsmen in sci fi / fantasy movies. A sort of steampunk style.

[@brennnessel6789]

Very cool, you are really an inspiration! That's how we should all be.

[@falsepod]

this just blows my mind, I'd love to see some more videos displaying the functionality of it, because a lot of the genuine engineering just goes over my head, haha

[@andrejsgelins9296]

Making parts at work. Opened yt to set some fone tunes. Had to halt machines and stop all work to watch new video from our master cyber punk tech 🤩😤

[@joelfildes5544]

I love your playfulness,cheers from Manchester,England.

[@jonathanrice7216]

Id like to have that setup for my right hand. All I have is a thumb and half a palm.

[@MrRandsauce]

Hand looks dope

[@rooma2444]

This guy's a genius

[@alexanderkonczal3908]

looks fantastic. keep up the good work!

[@Verne105]

I think you should do 3 grip patterns. assuming its not too much more complex. 1. all fingers 2. index & middle. 3. just index. but if that is too complex then yeah the 2 is fine, you just can't point with that hand.

[@MegaSuperCritic]

Get a load of the perseverance on this guy!

[@dingo6101]

You are my hero

[@jerome-nowak]

Hey Ian, beautiful work, as always! I went looking for you at Maker Faire Bay Area this weekend, but couldn't find you. Are you going, as indicated on their website?

[@peterinbrat]

You should add a function where your pinky sticks out when you hold a teacup...

[@CLOUDZAUBACKUP]

Holly hell this is awesome

[@Clarkage445]

Good progress buddy! Always great to check back in🤙👍

[@wallendiaz]

It's crazy, incredible 😲

[@123Homefree]

This channel is amazing!

[@Zane-It]

My favorite channel strikes again

[@Pxi145]

when you showed this hand design i was wondering if you kept the gesture with the wrist to select which finger move and think adding these is very usefull for different situation during the day !! can you make a video someday to show off how the patern work ? also amazing skills and work, and good video bc i jump on every video as soon as i see them !

[@ultratorrent]

Are you able to 3d print clips to hold the pins in while you're trialing the hand and tweaking it?

[@rogergodwill5517]

Good luck man!

[@DamonBadgett]

I forget about him and then pop back every like 6 months to be amazed by a brand new hand.

[@OhShuckaroos]

One of the best looking version so far, much more sleek and lightweight. But how well does this version of the prosthetic take hits? Whether its bumping your hand on doorways or even trying to punch with it?

[@missingpartsclub]

I'm cautiously optimistic about the pa12 parts. I'm not planning on going that route again. The parts shatter so easily. I'll be trying out pcbway with their printed aluminum and titanium on the next round.

[@ilikemusic5440]

It’s like watching Tony Stark go through the different MKs of his armor in real time. Love it. Can’t wait to see more.

[@isaacgraff8288]

Take care good sir. One question though, do your cats seem to have a preferred hand? Like to they like one hand petting more than the other?

[@Eugensson]

Can you make the fanned out position with the pinky becoming an opposing thumb?

[@EngineerMikeF]

You had me at Anthropomorphic Motion, as always

[@KlutzySpy]

'Hewoo webamychan' to you too sir

[@Zaximillian]

Does the sequential finger operation have any bonuses beyond the anthropomorphic appearance for you?

[@missingpartsclub]

Nope, just looks, although it should make resting the bottom of your cup on the side of the pinky come to hand easier.

[@andrewwilliams3207]

bro paused before the final mission to complete side quests. that's a W man right there!

[@andrejsgelins9296]

Interesting which hand cats prefer to be pet with, and wat effect has cat fur un these mechanisms 🧐🙂

[@missingpartsclub]

The silicone fingertips are fur magnets! You pet the cat and your fingertips are instantly fur covered.

[@jackychan8539]

This is crazy dude

[@UserId-ir4gq]

What is the cost

[@christianpyle3888]

Hey Ian, why used chains over cable?

[@shaneboyd2884]

I missed it earlier Ian, but are you running without a socket now?

[@keithviolette5870]

Amazing work as always Ian, excellent update. Is there any way you could use RC car sized turnbuckles or linkages for adjusting the splay? Or is that something that will be machined in once you know the dimension, and it'll be the same for every kit?

[@missingpartsclub]

I use Traxxas Heim joints for the swivel ends of the link that goes from the palm end of things to the wrist.

[@Taabituubi]

I hope that Ian will never be out of a job. "What's your qualifications?" "I made my own hand."

[@El-Pollo-Loco]

The real ironman! You should make a matching gauntlet for your other hand

[@EzekielPrado]

You may be a mech engineer, but have you ever thought about about adding a nervous system in that?

[@user-xw2tj1kn1f]

🔥❤️🔥

[@veson231]

Are you a mechanical engineer? I am studying electrical engineering but this has seriously piqued my interest!

[@TheFirstBathroomHero]

the cat is officially petted by the coolest hand.

[@missingpartsclub]

Along with over treated and super spoiled!

[@goodboiadvsp3297]

Good luck with chemo! Rooting for you

[@missingpartsclub]

Thanks! 8 hours of awesome! I'm about half way through now...

[@Soulessdeeds]

I know my sense of humor is not like most people. But as I was watching this I kept stating at the hand and I started to think in my head "What if it was gold plated? What if it had fake diamonds also? What if he called it his PIMP HAND?" lol. Yeah ignore me man lol I have issues.

[@Nell_Hell]

Gold plated would actually look really badass, like a mafia boss from a video game

[@tulsatrash]

Good luck with the chemo.

[@frank8193]

Philadelphia

[@kyledodson2992]

This guy is gonna get a patent worth alot of money some day

[@entokyado568]

I think 4 padrones is enough All unlocked Pinky locked Pinky + ring finger locked Pinky + ring finger + middle finger locked

[@peterawesomeness1]

Your left hand is mechanical and your right hand is mechanic.

[@Masheeable]

You can't get all the achievements unless you complete the side quests...known fact... 😎

[@XBLXxR1fleManxX]

Bro do a fast with probiotics and a diet change like paleo diet for keto diet or something, ALL auto immune diseases stem from bad gut bacteria balance, the microbiome is so important and BELIEVE ME cancer doctors do not inform you on that like they should, we're behind in this part of medical history which is ridiculous to me.

[@xeres6232]

You're telling a cancer patient to do keto to cure his cancer. Are you mentally challenged ?

[@gustavofigueiredo1798]

Algorithm comment.

[@deanlute794]

Less parts.

[@phantomraidz5526]

FIRST

[@andrejsgelins9296]

32' dth 😅

[@NewZealandPakeha]

Pretty amazing That one looks real good